Assume that a water sample tested has 150 mg/L total hardness. The Mg hardness is 50 mg/L,Ca hardness is 100 mg/L, and bicarbonate alkalinity is 30 mg/L (all concentrations are mg/L as CaCO3). Calculate how much lime and soda ash you would need to add to get the hardness below 50 mg/L.

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Assume that a water sample tested has 150 mg/L total hardness. The Mg hardness is 50 mg/L,Ca hardness is 100 mg/L, and bicarbonate alkalinity is 30 mg/L (all concentrations are mg/L as CaCO3). Calculate how much lime and soda ash you would need to add to get the hardness below 50 mg/L.

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